in that case even laptop webcams arent safe...stop being so paranoid and live your life.

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nope, they're most definitely not ... smartphones are even worse - those OSes are like swiss cheese

but yeah - that's what I'm trying to tell people - stop being so paranoid ... if hackers really wanted to spy on you - they already have PLENTY of opportunities. And Microsoft can't spy on you - even if they really wanted to ...

didnt google have to delay the release of that google glass eyewear thing due to security flaws? But ya, i aint worried at all. I'll just throw my hat on the damn thing whenever i'm not gaming and just make myself a badass looking slipknot styled mask to wear when I am gaming =P

didnt google have to delay the release of that google glass eyewear thing due to security flaws? But ya, i aint worried at all. I'll just throw my hat on the damn thing whenever i'm not gaming and just make myself a badass looking slipknot styled mask to wear when I am gaming =P

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yeah, as a matter of fact - they have ... especially in EU - this thing would be banned almost everywhere

in that case even laptop webcams arent safe...stop being so paranoid and live your life.

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This is a retarded statement. On your laptop you can disable the webcam or uninstall it and also most webcams have a physical slider to block it from seeing anything. The Xbox One will not function if the Kinect is not plugged in. My laptop will work just fine if I disable the webcam. If I could turn off or unplug the Kinect 2.0 and still be able to use the Xbox One it would be a different story. Bottom line is they're forcing you to have a device with an always on microphone, a video camera and a pretty much mandatory internet connection in your home if you want to use their console. And to that I say Fuck You, You Filthy Bastards...

You do realize that everything you do is being tracked? Your IOS/Android phone tracks everything, Google tracks everthing, Facebook tracks everything. Your internet provider tracks everything for like upto two years. Stop looking at kiddy pron online and you'll be ok.

This is a retarded statement. On your laptop you can disable the webcam or uninstall it and also most webcams have a physical slider to block it from seeing anything. The Xbox One will not function if the Kinect is not plugged in. My laptop will work just fine if I disable the webcam. If I could turn off or unplug the Kinect 2.0 and still be able to use the Xbox One it would be a different story. Bottom line is they're forcing you to have a device with an always on microphone, a video camera and a pretty much mandatory internet connection in your home if you want to use their console. And to that I say Fuck You, You Filthy Bastards...

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Your statement is retarded because it's already been said that you can disable the Kinect camera.

Your statement is retarded because it's already been said that you can disable the Kinect camera.

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Yes you can disable the camera but you cannot unplug the kinect 2 from your console and you cannot disable the microphone.

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Ok but based on your statement, one can argue you can't really remove a laptop camera or microphone either. Why would i want to unplug the kinect? i hate remotes, always hiding somewhere, i would love to just be able to say watch ESPN, HBO, etc

I remember the same kind of backlash when Webcams came out. Everyone wanted one so they can use it to record video footage/home made porn, have webchats. Yet they were all paranoid when they realised that complete strangers may be watching whilst they were banging one out (AKA: Fapping, Jerkin' off, wanking, tossing, whatever you want to call masturbation) over porn exactly when porn became available so easily). And it's the same crowd now, the same crowd that will soon be able to watch 1080 porn on their 51' inch TV with surround sound, so they can sit on their leather sofa and wank till their hearts content.

If that's what you want? Fine, I don't think MS are going to be posting clips on their websites of everyone who knocks one out on occasion. It's against the law in most countries (Data Protection Act 1984 in the UK, I'm sure the US has something similar).

Use the Kinect what it's made for, Gaming, Skypeing, jumping around like a fucking lunatic, and stop worrying about privacy. It's the law.

Your statement is retarded because it's already been said that you can disable the Kinect camera.

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Yes you can disable the camera but you cannot unplug the kinect 2 from your console and you cannot disable the microphone.

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Ok but based on your statement, one can argue you can't really remove a laptop camera or microphone either. Why would i want to unplug the kinect? i hate remotes, always hiding somewhere, i would love to just be able to say watch ESPN, HBO, etc

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Dude! Because Microsoft wants to steal all his cool game moves while he plays! Duh!... They also want to study us like monkeys and figure out the foods we eat, and how it affects our game performance. And whether we fap before or after we play games, this is crucial to game development

Yes you can disable the camera but you cannot unplug the kinect 2 from your console and you cannot disable the microphone.

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Ok but based on your statement, one can argue you can't really remove a laptop camera or microphone either. Why would i want to unplug the kinect? i hate remotes, always hiding somewhere, i would love to just be able to say watch ESPN, HBO, etc

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Dude! Because Microsoft wants to steal all his cool game moves while he plays! Duh!... They also want to studies us like monkeys and figure out the foods we eat, and how it affects our game performance. And whether we fap before or after we play games, this is crucial to game development

Your statement is retarded because it's already been said that you can disable the Kinect camera.

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Yes you can disable the camera but you cannot unplug the kinect 2 from your console and you cannot disable the microphone.

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Ok but based on your statement, one can argue you can't really remove a laptop camera or microphone either. Why would i want to unplug the kinect? i hate remotes, always hiding somewhere, i would love to just be able to say watch ESPN, HBO, etc

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That's my whole point. If YOU want to have it connected at all times that is your choice. My choice would be to not have it connected but Microsoft has stripped that decision away from the customer. I know a lot of people who post here are young and don't fully grasp the concept of owning something or personal privacy since they still live at home. We should have a choice as to whether or not we want a microphone and camera connected to our console or not.

That's my whole point. If YOU want to have it connected at all times that is your choice. My choice would be to not have it connected but Microsoft has stripped that decision away from the customer. I know a lot of people who post here are young and don't fully grasp the concept of owning something or personal privacy since they still live at home. We should have a choice as to whether or not we want a microphone and camera connected to our console or not.

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I live on my own, I am 26, and understand what you are saying. I just don't see the big deal? Every company limits what you can do, or not do to a degree.

I want to join a certain website, but requires my credit card on file...wtf, not joining your website.

I want to apply for credit card but will only do so with my social security...da fuk, don't need it see ya.

Can't play games unless a camera or mic stays attached...ugh, not buying this.

What your failing to see, is you do have a choice. Buy something different, put your money elsewhere. No one is forcing this product on you.

I personally dont care, because it doesn't bother me at all. It bothers you, so make the choice and dont purchase.

I live on my own, I am 26, and understand what you are saying. I just don't see the big deal? Every company limits what you can do, or not do to a degree.

I want to join a certain website, but requires my credit card on file...wtf, not joining your website.

I want to apply for credit card but will only do so with my social security...da fuk, don't need it see ya.

Can't play games unless a camera or mic stays attached...ugh, not buying this.

What your failing to see, is you do have a choice. Buy something different, put your money elsewhere. No one is forcing this product on you.

I personally dont care, because it doesn't bother me at all. It bothers you, so make the choice and dont purchase.

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Don't get me wrong I am not buying this console. It just sucks that I'm forced into not buying one. I game on PC and also have every current gen console, yes even the WiiU lol. My plan was to buy the PS4 and X1 but now I'm just getting the PS4. At least while this whole always on Kinect thing is in effect.

The internet is no place for common sense lashman, you need to stop breaking the rules!

Seriously though, great blog, I'm going to favourite it.

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Awesome, thanks!! glad you like it just keep in mind - I might start bashing Microsoft if they do something really stupid sometime in the future I know it might seem like I'm an Xbox fanboy (seeing how currently all of the posts are about X1 not being the Antichrist ) ... but I just thought that's the current thing that needs to be "defended" ... PS4 sure as hell doesn't need any sort of defence right now ... so, you know - just saying but yeah, thanks a bunch!!

The internet is no place for common sense lashman, you need to stop breaking the rules!

Seriously though, great blog, I'm going to favourite it.

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Awesome, thanks!! glad you like it just keep in mind - I might start bashing Microsoft if they do something really stupid sometime in the future I know it might seem like I'm an Xbox fanboy (seeing how currently all of the posts are about X1 not being the Antichrist ) ... but I just thought that's the current thing that needs to be "defended" ... PS4 sure as hell doesn't need any sort of defence right now ... so, you know - just saying but yeah, thanks a bunch!!

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Hey I'm n fanboy either. I do think MS are getting some unfair flack at the moment and feel compelled to defend them a lot, but there isn't console manufacturer I haven't owned a console of.

The internet is no place for common sense lashman, you need to stop breaking the rules!

Seriously though, great blog, I'm going to favourite it.

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Awesome, thanks!! glad you like it just keep in mind - I might start bashing Microsoft if they do something really stupid sometime in the future I know it might seem like I'm an Xbox fanboy (seeing how currently all of the posts are about X1 not being the Antichrist ) ... but I just thought that's the current thing that needs to be "defended" ... PS4 sure as hell doesn't need any sort of defence right now ... so, you know - just saying but yeah, thanks a bunch!!

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Hey I'm n fanboy either. I do think MS are getting some unfair flack at the moment and feel compelled to defend them a lot, but there isn't console manufacturer I haven't owned a console of.

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well I'm definitely not saying you are a fanboy! I'm sorry if it seemed that way. but everything else - yeah, I absolutely agree ... that's my motivation too

I live on my own, I am 26, and understand what you are saying. I just don't see the big deal? Every company limits what you can do, or not do to a degree.

I want to join a certain website, but requires my credit card on file...wtf, not joining your website.

I want to apply for credit card but will only do so with my social security...da fuk, don't need it see ya.

Can't play games unless a camera or mic stays attached...ugh, not buying this.

What your failing to see, is you do have a choice. Buy something different, put your money elsewhere. No one is forcing this product on you.

I personally dont care, because it doesn't bother me at all. It bothers you, so make the choice and dont purchase.

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Don't get me wrong I am not buying this console. It just sucks that I'm forced into not buying one. I game on PC and also have every current gen console, yes even the WiiU lol. My plan was to buy the PS4 and X1 but now I'm just getting the PS4. At least while this whole always on Kinect thing is in effect.

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Then why are you here crying about it?

That's my whole point. If YOU want to have it connected at all times that is your choice. My choice would be to not have it connected but Microsoft has stripped that decision away from the customer. I know a lot of people who post here are young and don't fully grasp the concept of owning something or personal privacy since they still live at home. We should have a choice as to whether or not we want a microphone and camera connected to our console or not.

I live on my own, I am 26, and understand what you are saying. I just don't see the big deal? Every company limits what you can do, or not do to a degree.

I want to join a certain website, but requires my credit card on file...wtf, not joining your website.

I want to apply for credit card but will only do so with my social security...da fuk, don't need it see ya.

Can't play games unless a camera or mic stays attached...ugh, not buying this.

What your failing to see, is you do have a choice. Buy something different, put your money elsewhere. No one is forcing this product on you.

I personally dont care, because it doesn't bother me at all. It bothers you, so make the choice and dont purchase.

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Don't get me wrong I am not buying this console. It just sucks that I'm forced into not buying one. I game on PC and also have every current gen console, yes even the WiiU lol. My plan was to buy the PS4 and X1 but now I'm just getting the PS4. At least while this whole always on Kinect thing is in effect.

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Then why are you here crying about it?

That's my whole point. If YOU want to have it connected at all times that is your choice. My choice would be to not have it connected but Microsoft has stripped that decision away from the customer. I know a lot of people who post here are young and don't fully grasp the concept of owning something or personal privacy since they still live at home. We should have a choice as to whether or not we want a microphone and camera connected to our console or not.

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You have no point, for further proof see your statement above.

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I'm not crying about it you simple bastard. This is a discussion and I was giving my opinion on the subject.

Sadly the SDF will gloss over information like this so they can keep the whole "good vs evil" facade.

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Even IGN does the same. Of all the editors they have, you are telling me not ONE of them can make a similar article going through what this guy detailed? It would have made for a great piece, but I guess they won't since IGN just LOVES a good fanboy war to generate some clicks.

yeah ... that's kind of sad, isn't it? but most of the gaming websites tend to do that ... of all the significant ones I seriously only saw one who had some articles in a similar tone to mine ... and that's penny arcade ... but apart from that - nope

I highly doubt micrsoft kinetic is watching you but in my eyes it's kind of sketchy and if I can't turn it off that kind of bothers me same goes with the PS eye. I am kind of a conspiracy theorist when it comes to stuff like this.

in that case even laptop webcams arent safe...stop being so paranoid and live your life.

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This is a retarded statement. On your laptop you can disable the webcam or uninstall it and also most webcams have a physical slider to block it from seeing anything. The Xbox One will not function if the Kinect is not plugged in. My laptop will work just fine if I disable the webcam. If I could turn off or unplug the Kinect 2.0 and still be able to use the Xbox One it would be a different story. Bottom line is they're forcing you to have a device with an always on microphone, a video camera and a pretty much mandatory internet connection in your home if you want to use their console. And to that I say Fuck You, You Filthy Bastards...

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Btw Ive never seen a web cam on a laptop with a slider.... just saying..